If there’s one thing that’s on every student’s mind it’s their grade point average, also known as their GPA (if you don’t know yours, use our GPA calculator to figure it out). And if there’s one challenge that every student faces, it’s bumping up their GPA.
By now you’ve probably tried every trick in the book to give your grades a boost, with some proving more successful than others. Sure, you could spend hours making flashcards and re-reading entire ...

At Chegg, we are opposed to discrimination in any form and are concerned that by signing into law Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Governor Pence has enabled legislation that both lacks legal clarity and opens the door for discrimination. For that reason we are compelled to speak up and advocate for anyone who fears being discriminated against because of who they are. We are adding our name to the growing list of companies who are taking a stand against discrimination, ...

With spring break drawing to a close, it’s time to buckle down and finish up midterms, crank out those research papers, start prepping for spring finals and thinking about that summer job. Hey, if you’re a senior, maybe you’re even dreaming of life post-grad. Whether you’re hunting for an internship or your first “big-kid” job, our friends at Brit + Co ​have some tips to help you ace your interview! Even if it’s from your ...

Depending on your schedule, you’re either neck­-deep in midterms, slaving over your thesis or on spring break. Well spring breakers, you’re excused! For the rest of you hard­workers and late night crammers, your personal life is probably taking a major hit right now. Cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene... who has the time! Thanks to our friends at Brit + Co and their new book H​omemakers,​ life is about to get a lot simpler with these ...

Sometimes creative block can be a pretty big obstacle to get around. Fortunately, our friends at B​rit + Co​ have just released their first book, H​omemakers,​ and it is FULL of creative ideas, DIY projects and easy life hacks. We picked five of our favorite tips from the book to help get your creative juices flowing.
1. Carry a journal ...

In college, will travel.
There were noises in the dark woods and we couldn't see past the camp fire. We got up from our sleeping bags and huddled together while Wil held his hunting rifle close to his chest. No bear or wildcat, the flashlight shone only swaying leaves, a creaking tree.
It was summer 2013. My friends and I decided--on a whim--to camp at Tahoe Forest. We were dumb enough to go without proper camping gear, like a tent, thanks to ...

Reasons to party: 1. We’re halfway through the spring semester. 2. Spring break is right around the corner. 3. We’re dreaming of warmer weather and therefore... parties.
No doubt, these three reasons probably have you convinced to throw an impromptu party. Woohoo! The folks at Brit + Co have just released their new book, H​omemakers,​which is chock­full of tips and ideas for being the ultimate party host. Luckily, here are 8 killer tips to get you started ...

Sometime last month, famous author of 1Q84, NorwegianWood and The Wind Up Bird Chronicle, Haruki Murakami, created an advice column where he answered questions on just about anything.
Murakami's novels often venture into the surreal, yet somehow still possess a level of humanity and honesty unique to his work.
Murakami's advice column is still being updated with new questions and answers from the author himself. Unsurprisingly a number of questions deal with love, relationships and everyday struggles such as living with ...

I sweated like an intern that just spilled coffee on the CEO during my very first job interview. Sweaty palm syndrome. But as I went to more interviews, I was able to channel those nerves out of my system by deep breathing and not thinking about the job at all. Of course, this was my method, yours may be different. Regardless of nerve-battling techniques, most job interviews share similarities.
From my experience, most interviewers ask a set of general questions. One ...

Networking. That word could mean a lot or little. It's heavy with post-graduation, real-world angst. What if I don't have a good network? What is a good network? I never really talked to my professor, how am I supposed to get a letter of recommendation?Should I always use italics for internal monologue?
The more people you talk to and meet, the stronger your network. Think about it like this: James Bond wouldn't be a master spy if ...